Assistant Director

Position: Assistant Director, Office of Professional Responsibility

Division: Office of the Deputy Director

Location: Washington, DC

Working Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. (Flexible)

Salary: $141,022 to $204,278

Promotional Potential: none

Limited Cost Transfer may be offered with non-continuous service transfers.

Cost Transfer may be offered with continuous service transfers.

Travel Required – some domestic travel may be required

This position does not allow for remote or telework options.

Key Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret -SCI clearance

U.S. Citizenship Required

The Mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Public Service is a public trust. For the FBI, this means that the public has committed to our care the safety of our Nation and the defense of our Constitution. To sustain that trust and to meet our resulting obligations, we must adhere strictly to our core values of: Rigorous obedience to the Constitution, Respect, Compassion, Fairness, Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, and Diversity.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Major Duties

The AD, OPR promotes and enforces disciplinary policies and practices through timely application of the FBI Offense Codes and Penalty Guidelines, and fosters integrity and ethical behavior within the organization. The AD, OPR enhances consistency and equality by applying the FBI’s high standards of conduct evenhandedly, regardless of race, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. The AD, OPR reviews the FBI’s Offense Codes and Penalty Guidelines on a periodic basis, amending them when necessary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The AD, OPR conducts extensive employee training regarding the FBI’s high standards of conduct and OPR’s policies and procedures, including training interns, and new employees. The AD, OPR is also responsible for establishing or revising significant division policies that contribute to the continual development of the FBI’s essential programmatic goals. In addition, the AD, OPR is responsible for responding to and coordinating with congressional entities and the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Office of the Inspector General and Office of Professional Responsibility.

Qualifications & Evaluations

Candidates for this position should possess legal experience in the federal government or in a similar size agency as the FBI with relevant experience. Relevant experience can include, for example, but is not limited to, experience in matters such as fact-finding in employee adjudications, assessing credibility of persons, analysis of internal investigative files, and leading with decisive and sound decision-making.

Candidates should also possess experience in coordinating with or directing human resources management in the federal government, including aspects of employee relations dealing with misconduct and disciplinary matters, and an understanding of the interface between federal personnel actions with the Merit Systems Protection Board and Veterans rights. Candidate must have extensive experience coordinating with oversight entities, such as an Inspector General’s Office or congressional committees.

The candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills, integrity, and discretion.

The successful candidate will possess a record of accomplishments which demonstrate exceptional leadership/management, interpersonal, problem solving, collaboration, and organizational and planning skills. Given the diverse nature of the responsibilities of this position, a demonstrated record of team building and the ability to effectively coordinate a variety of competing tasks in a dynamic environment in a timely manner are also required.

Candidates must have a law degree, be a graduate of an accredited law school, have at least 10 years of legal experience, and be an active member of a State Bar in good standing.

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

Executive Core Qualifications:

Please ensure you respond to each of the competencies. Failure to respond to the competencies will not allow you to submit your application.

1. Organizing and Planning - establish priorities, timetables, and goals/objectives; structure a plan of action for self and others; and develop both strategic and tactical plans.

2. Leadership - motivate and inspire others; develop and mentor others; gain the respect, confidence, and loyalty of others; articulate vision, give guidance and direct others in accomplishing goals.

3. Collaboration - establish contacts and interact effectively with external agencies, government officials, the media, the community, and internal bureau contacts; display professionalism while working with others to achieve common goals and proactively share information with others when appropriate.

4. Problem Solving/Judgment - critically evaluates conditions, events, and alternatives; identify problems, causes and relationships; base decisions or recommendations on data or sound reasoning; and formulate objective opinions.

5. Interpersonal Ability - establish and maintain rapport with management, colleagues and subordinates; recognize and show sensitivity to differences in the needs and concerns of others; mediate concerns between individuals and groups to settle disputes.